Salary data · Wisconsin
Speech-language pathologist salary in Wisconsin
Speech-language pathologists in Wisconsin earn a mean of $85,550 a year and a median of $83,000, 12.9% below the national mean of $98,170. That ranks 41st of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$85,550
Mean annual wage
about $41 an hour
$83,000
Median annual wage
41st of 51
State rank
by mean wage
2,940
SLPs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for speech-language pathologists already employed in Wisconsin, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Speech-language pathologist pay by metro in Wisconsin
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $90,030 | $86,890 | 410 |
| Milwaukee | $89,810 | $88,190 | 1,000 |
| Green Bay | $83,760 | $80,810 | 180 |
| Appleton | $83,590 | $82,060 | 90 |
| Eau Claire | $75,180 | $75,840 | 100 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many speech-language pathologists work in Wisconsin
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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Wisconsin has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Wisconsin license for now.
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